Sonic Drive-In #5567
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
100
Score
Going back to 2022, Sonic Drive-In #5567 has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jan 27, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up four times.
Among Middleburg restaurants, the typical score is 81; Sonic Drive-In #5567 is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Nov 25, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
90
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw hamburger patty (45F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (46F - Cold Holding); queso cheese sauce (51F - Cold Holding); chili (53F - Cold Holding) all items in bottom section of reach in cooler next to fryers on cook line. Per manager all items have been in cooler since last night with no additional preparation today, all items voluntarily discarded and maintenance called for service of cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. raw hamburger patty (45F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (46F - Cold Holding); queso cheese sauce (51F - Cold Holding); chili (53F - Cold Holding) all items in bottom section of reach in cooler next to fryers on cook line. Per manager all items have been in cooler since last night with no additional preparation today **Warning**
01B-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers on cook line and walk in cooler. Exterior of fryer and prep table on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior ceiling and walls in large ice machine across from bag in box soda rack.
22-20-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
64
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Warmers above reach in cooler on make line have build up of debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment uses chlorine for the three compartment sink. No chlorine test strips available. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls/floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple vents throughout establishment are soiled. Floor under fryers with grease build up. Light shields above three compartment sink are soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cup holders at front drink station has debris. Filters above fryer with grease build up. Carry out containers and paper wrap holders above steam table have debris. Shelving holding bread rack above bun toaster has dust/debris hanging from shelf. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezer by flat grill. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
70
Aug 7, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live flying insects observed: one at prep table near soda machine and one at dessert topping area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available for chlorine sanitizer bucket at front prep area. Employee stated establishment uses quaternary ammonium for sanitizer, however chlorine solution was available and preferred by employee. Quaternary ammonium strips are available. Employee remade bucket to quaternary ammonium solution. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Not available. Provided and discussed DBPR Form HR 5030-103 with operator.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Some certificates missing certified food manager certification number and one missing date of birth.
53B-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine, interior of main lid and sliding access panel soiled with black mold-like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls/floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple vents, ceiling tiles and light shields soiled throughout food prep, storage and ware washing areas.
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Excessive ice build up in reach in freezer by fryers.
14-69-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lighting above chemical and bread storage area missing light shield. Per operator, lights are not coated.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above fryers have accumulation of grease. Flip top reach in cooler top reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop not hung to dry. Stored at mop sink not inverted.
42-01-4
45
Dec 27, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly observed in kitchen area.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink by triple sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No training records could be provided. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink near manager desk.
31B-03-4
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in freezer. Wall around triple sink.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelves in reach in freezer by fryers are rusted.
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. White lid for reach in freezer for burgers.
23-03-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Dumpster outside of establishment.
33-19-4
52
Aug 19, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In walk-in cooler observed cut onions being stored in non food grade trash bags. Operator had onions moved into ice bags during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer in bucket/triple sink not at proper minimum strength. Observed first test at 100ppm and operator remade sanitizer. Observed second test at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-40-4
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. In walk-in freezer observed open boxes of raw chicken patties stored over open case of lime juice. Operator moved boxes of chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-14-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In top of dessert reach-in cooler observed, whip cream (54F - Cold Holding). Operator stated unsure of how long the whip cream had been stored in cooler and voluntarily discarded product.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In top of dessert reach-in cooler observed, whip cream (54F - Cold Holding). Operator stated unsure of how long the whip cream had been stored in cooler and voluntarily discarded product. On cook line observed, cheese (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they just stocked recently and placed in freezer. Second temperature observed, cheese (43F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine observed with mold-like substance buildup. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed employee hand wash sign in womens bathroom not present. Observed three handwash sinks in kitchen area without handwash only signs.
31B-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired 6/1/22.
50-09-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sonic Drive-In #5567 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sonic Drive-In #5567 on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sonic Drive-In #5567?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sonic Drive-In #5567.
How does Sonic Drive-In #5567 compare to other restaurants in Middleburg?
Sonic Drive-In #5567 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Middleburg average of 81.
Has Sonic Drive-In #5567's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sonic Drive-In #5567 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sonic Drive-In #5567 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Sonic Drive-In #5567 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sonic Drive-In #5567 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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